UNICA (CIP398797.22)

Crop Name: Potato

National Code: NGST-16-10

Variety Name: UNICA

Original Name: CIP398797.22

Outstanding Characteristics: Tolerant to late blight, multi-purpose (crisps, french fries and table) variety, large tubers, high dry matter and high yielding. (44.3t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Mid altitude

Origin/Source: International Potato Center (CIP), Avenida La Molina 1895, La Molina Apartado Postal 1558, Lima, Peru.

Developing Institute: International Potato Center (CIP), Avenida La Molina 1895, La Molina Apartado Postal 1558, Lima, Peru.;

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: Thiago Mendes, Charles Amadi, Kahya Shuaibu, Atieno Elly, Nwadili, C., Egesi, C.N., and Kalpana Sharma.

Potential Yield (t/ha): 44.3

Year of Release: 2023

Year of Registration: 2023